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In the play of the game, New England Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib intercepts a second quarter pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden is chased down by Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Mark Barron as he runs for a gain of 46 yards in the 3rd quarter.

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BLOUNT: Patriots running back tends to get a hot hand when it gets cold at this time of year.

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New England Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski kicks a 53 yard field goal to end the first half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Gillette Stadium.

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New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount runs for a gain of 23 yards in the 4th quarter.

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New England Patriots defensive end Rob Ninkovich get a hold of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman forcing an incomplete pass in the 3rd quarter.

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FOXBORO — It might have taken everyone on the outside a little time to figure out what Tom Brady and the Patriots offense already knew: A prolonged summer hot streak wouldn’t be enough to overcome their offseason overhaul.

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